ALBUQUERQUE – Nael Ali, 53, of Albuquerque, N.M., pled guilty today in federal court to violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) by selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry out of two retail jewelry stores located in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Ali entered a guilty plea to two felony charges under a plea agreement that recommends […]
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Don Young Thursday joined a bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce H.R. 3864, the reauthorization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination (NAHASDA), to increase access to safe and affordable house for Native Americans across the nation. The bill is sponsored by U.S Reps. Steve […]
In a “Sweeetheart Deal” to the energy industry, the Department of Interior repealed the Consolidated Federal Oil and Gas and Federal and Indian Coal Valuation Reform Rule (Valuation Rule) put in place by the Obama administration that curtailed a practice by the industry to short-change the Federal government and Indian entities of royalty taxes owed to […]
The National Tribal Health Conference is the leading Indian health event in the nation. The event attracts over 800 Tribal leaders, health directors, advocates, researchers, and federal partners. This year’s conference theme, “United Tribal Voices Advocating for Healthy Native People“ will provide key opportunities for leaders in Indian health to network, participate in Tribal consultations […]